Keith Butler has never designed or called a defense while serving as the DC of the Steelers

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Re: Keith Butler has never designed or called a defense while serving as the DC of the Steelers

Post by Kodiak. » Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:09 pm

As I remember it, they promised Butler the DC job years before Lebeau finally left. But he kept hanging around, and they had no choice but to honor their promise to Butler.

After a few years, Tomlin lost patience and completely took over the defense 3-4 years ago. I think Butler makes a lot of calls during the game, but Tomlin makes the critical ones. So if you can separate the suck from the crap, then you could assign accountability.


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Post by KCSteeler » Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:13 pm

But we have NEVER had a losing season.....(as I point a loaded gun to my head.)
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Post by Jizz Mop » Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:18 pm

KCSteeler wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:13 pm
But we have NEVER had a losing season.....(as I point a loaded gun to my head.)
Don’t pull the trigger….it’s happening this season

You have my Jizz Mop guarantee

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Post by DP39 » Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:47 pm

Louis Lipps Service wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 3:38 pm
DP39 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:52 pm
Louis Lipps Service wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:28 pm
Not that I would be shocked if this were true by any means...but is there something more substantial to go off other than Kinkhabwala said so?

I personally don't fully trust her. She has a tiny bit of Mark Madden in her where she likes to stir shit up for clicks.
Is that even possible? :shock: :lol:
Haha, I almost changed that wording because I know someone would take advantage.

Then I said "Fuck it, I'll take the assist".
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Tiny bit and Mark Madden should never be in the same sentence. :lol:

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Post by 955876 » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:35 pm

This is pathetic on many many levels.

And so telling. It’s no wonder unknown lacross players & grocery baggers can show up and have career games against us.

But hey, we satisfied the Rooney Rule and are saving money on coaches.

Plus no losing seasons.

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Post by Quixotic » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:39 pm

bradshaw2ben wrote:
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Colonel Kurtz.
The horror.

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Post by Kodiak. » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:41 pm

955876 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:35 pm
This is pathetic on many many levels.
If Canada gets shitcanned, I cannot WAIT to see who Tomlin finds to take that job. I wouldn't rule out a high school OC....
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Post by 955876 » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:42 pm

Great freaking movie. One of the best. Amazing cinematography for the time.

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Post by Kodiak. » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:44 pm

955876 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:42 pm
Great freaking movie. One of the best. Amazing cinematography for the time.

“I love the smell of napalm in the morning… Smells like, victory”
Well, now that it's time to "unleash hell", nothing to do but sit back and hope for some friendly fire....
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Post by Baltostiller » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:50 pm

Kodiak. wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:44 pm
955876 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:42 pm
Great freaking movie. One of the best. Amazing cinematography for the time.

“I love the smell of napalm in the morning… Smells like, victory”
Well, now that it's time to "unleash hell", nothing to do but sit back and hope for some friendly fire....
If going 5-11-1 would get rid of Tomlin, I'd be all for it...

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Post by rocky mtn stiller » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:52 pm

beerbrother wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:34 am
"Keith Butler has never designed or called a defense in his entire time as Steelers defensive coordinator."
Always kind of wondered why other coordinators have a full sized playsheet and Butler only has a small index card. It's probably just directions back to the locker room so he doesn't get lost.
Tomlin has his playsheet printed on the inside of his shades. Obviously.

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Post by DP39 » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:59 pm

Kodiak. wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:41 pm
955876 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:35 pm
This is pathetic on many many levels.
If Canada gets shitcanned, I cannot WAIT to see who Tomlin finds to take that job. I wouldn't rule out a high school OC....
I'm sure the person will have some connection benefiting one of his kids somehow. Does MT's youngest son, Mason, need a helping hand in some playing time? Maybe his DB Coach at Columbia College is a "bright" new coaching talent? Start looking there, is my guess. :roll:

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Post by Professor Half Wit » Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:10 pm

Kodiak. wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:41 pm
955876 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:35 pm
This is pathetic on many many levels.
If Canada gets shitcanned, I cannot WAIT to see who Tomlin finds to take that job. I wouldn't rule out a high school OC....
Todd Haley?
“Being a fan is fine, but there is a line you can cross that makes it really unhealthy,” said Ken Yeager, PhD, a mental health expert in the department of psychiatry at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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Post by Ice » Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:46 pm

Kodiak. wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:41 pm
955876 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:35 pm
This is pathetic on many many levels.
If Canada gets shitcanned, I cannot WAIT to see who Tomlin finds to take that job. I wouldn't rule out a high school OC....
Haley is tanned, rested and ready. Particularly if Tomlin and Mrs. Tomlin are ready to play ball.
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Post by Professor Half Wit » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:07 pm

Ice wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:46 pm
Kodiak. wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:41 pm
955876 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:35 pm
This is pathetic on many many levels.
If Canada gets shitcanned, I cannot WAIT to see who Tomlin finds to take that job. I wouldn't rule out a high school OC....
Haley is tanned, rested and ready. Particularly if Tomlin and Mrs. Tomlin are ready to play ball.
Someone get R2R a paper bag to hyperventilate into.
“Being a fan is fine, but there is a line you can cross that makes it really unhealthy,” said Ken Yeager, PhD, a mental health expert in the department of psychiatry at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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Post by Quixotic » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:25 pm

Baltostiller wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:50 pm
Kodiak. wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:44 pm
955876 wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:42 pm
Great freaking movie. One of the best. Amazing cinematography for the time.

“I love the smell of napalm in the morning… Smells like, victory”
Well, now that it's time to "unleash hell", nothing to do but sit back and hope for some friendly fire....
If going 5-11-1 would get rid of Tomlin, I'd be all for it...
Could happen. I think 6-10-1 is more likely.

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Post by langer » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:26 pm

Is Joe Walton available?

Ron Erhardt?

I don't care if they're dead. Tom Moore is still alive fwiw.
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Post by Ice » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:31 pm

Walton is only recently passed, August 15th. Erhardt has been away fom us for a while.

David Cutcliffe, probably better as a QB guru than a coordinator, is recently available.
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Post by alancac98 » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:50 pm

Wait a minute, I thought that Butler called the D during last year's Cleveland game where Rudolph almost beat the Clowns. Then, during the hugely embarrassing playoff game 2 weeks later, Tomlin called the D the entire game. I thought I heard a player mention that last year!

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Post by StillMadAtSlobber » Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:39 pm

Kodiak. wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:09 pm
As I remember it, they promised Butler the DC job years before Lebeau finally left. But he kept hanging around, and they had no choice but to honor their promise to Butler.

After a few years, Tomlin lost patience and completely took over the defense 3-4 years ago. I think Butler makes a lot of calls during the game, but Tomlin makes the critical ones. So if you can separate the suck from the crap, then you could assign accountability.
Isn't that like trying to fish the least rank turds out of a septic tank?
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